VO AWARDS 2027
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The VO Awards return for their second edition to celebrate the most authentic expressions of excellence in the world of jewellery.
Vicenzaoro’s prestigious recognition once again shines a spotlight on the industry’s brightest talents, most groundbreaking innovations and most extraordinary creations.
A tribute to those who, through boldness, style and a contemporary vision, continue to redefine the language of luxury and inspire the future of the jewellery arts.
THE CATEGORIES
The VO Awards categories were created with the aim of highlighting excellence in contemporary jewellery, rewarding jewellery that best expresses aesthetics, quality, innovation and craftsmanship. Each category represents a creative world, a stylistic vision, a different interpretation of goldsmith talent.
THE COMPETING CATEGORIES
The VO Awards categories fit seamlessly within the exhibition format of Vicenzaoro – The Jewellery Boutique Show, where the offering is organised into thematic Communities: product areas that bring together companies sharing a common identity, language and market positioning.
The Communities represented in the VO Awards are:
- ICON & THE DESIGN ROOM – High Jewellery
- CREATION – Gold and silver jewellery manufacturing
- LOOK & THE GLAMROOM – Contemporary Jewellery
Each VO Awards category is therefore closely connected to its relevant Community, with the aim of highlighting its identity, creativity and excellence.
Alongside these, there are two special categories, open to companies from all the Communities listed above and renewed from one edition to the next. For this edition, the focus is on two themes that are particularly relevant to the evolution of the industry: sustainability and innovation.
A system of awards that reflects the richness and diversity of today’s jewellery landscape, giving space both to established excellence and to emerging players and visions capable of shaping the future of the industry.
THE JURY
The judging of the competing jewellery will be entrusted to an exceptional jury, composed of leading figures from the international jewellery, fashion, gemology, communication and retail scene.
Each member of the jury has been associated with a specific thematic area, in line with their experience and expertise.
This approach makes it possible to make the most of every aspect of the jewellery in competition, from technical solutions to design innovation, from sustainability to the ability to anticipate trends, offering a solid, authoritative and multidisciplinary analysis.
CSR Director / Member of the Board of Directors at Italpreziosi
Alice Vanni
Designer
Tomasz Donocik
CEO & Chairman at Progold S.p.A.
Damiano Zito
Editor in Chief VO+ Jewelry magazine
Federica Frosini
Executive Director and Secretary General, WJI 2030. Member of the 100 Women @ Davos Inclusive Leadership Council
Iris Van Der Veken
Fine jewelry and timepiece journalist for Forbes.com; author and photo editor of Bejeweled: The World of Ethical Jewelry (Rizzoli, 2019), founder and editor of @bijouxreview
Kyle Roderick
Jewellery Chief Operations Officer
Nicolo Rapone
TRENDVISION Jewellery + Forecasting Founder & Creative Director
Paola De Luca
Gem Education Consultant
Rui Galopim de Carvalho
Buying and Marketing Director for Watches & Jewelry Galeries Lafayette Group
Stéphanie Hernandez Barragan
THE FINALISTS OF THE 2026 VO AWARDS
Creativity, vision, and craftsmanship take shape in the 24 finalists of the VO Awards.
Selected by a jury of international experts, these brands represent the excellence of contemporary jewellery, combining innovation, design, and savoir-faire.
From the most daring interpretations of fashion jewellery to high-end creations, each finalist tells a unique story of research, identity, and passion.
Discover the protagonists of this edition and be inspired by the collections that define the world of jewelry.
Explore the 24 finalists, learn about their creations, and visit the Welcome Lounge in Hall 7 to admire them in person and vote for your favorite.